Category: archives
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Princeton football drops another close one
Tigers fall to Ivy co-leader Pennsylvania By: Justin Feil PHILADELPHIA – The rushing yards, the passing yards, the even turnovers, the first downs and time of possession were all about equal in Princeton University’s football game against Pennsylvania on Saturday. Only one yard of total offense separated Princeton from the Quakers, yet Penn came out…
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Ridge ousts Falcons from CJ II girls soccer tournament
Penalty kick the difference in 1-0 loss By: Carolyn M. Harkto This year’s state tournament appearance turned out to be a 50-50 proposition for the Monroe Township High School girls’ varsity soccer team. The Lady Falcons, seeded 10th, advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-0 victory over John F. Kennedy, but lost Thursday afternoon’s game…
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Scout completes Eagle Project
Letter to the editor To the editor: As a Boy Scout from Troop 59 I recently complete my Eagle Project at the Rocky Brook Environmental Resource Area in Hightstown, also known as Bank Street Park. My project consisted of building new benches in the park and refurbishing the lumber on the pre-existing tables. I would…
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Patten makes a positive difference
Letter to the editor To the editor: I have known Bob Patten since our high school days at Hightstown High School. Bob Patten has always made a positive difference to Hightstown. From his days as a student in the Stockton Street Elementary School and Hightstown High School to his teaching and coaching career in our…
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12th District won’t keep two area towns
By: Jennifer Potash Unlike the acrimonious redistricting procedure for New Jersey’s legislative districts earlier this year that was challenged in the courts, the structure of new congressional districts was agreed to by a unanimous vote Oct. 26. The Congressional Redistricting Commission, comprised of six Democrats, six Republicans and one nonpartisan tie-breaker, is mandated by the…
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For help at a difficult time
Many sources available to provide guidance. By: David Campbell Related articles: > Caregivers for elderly face worrisome challenges > Very suddenly, everything changes … The state Department of Health and Senior Services Web site is http://www.state.nj.us/health. The department’s Division of Consumer Support offers senior citizens and their families alternatives in planning long-term care. The office…
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Sean’s return fuels the fire for MHS football team
By: Ken Weingartner There would be little need for additional inspiration Saturday when the Monroe High football team hosts Spotswood. First, it’s Homecoming Day. Second, it’s Senior Day. Third, Monroe-Spotswood is a rivalry game, and the Chargers will be seeking revenge against MHS for knocking them from the ranks of the unbeaten on the final…
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Buriak, Pratt are what borough needs
Letter to the editor To the editor: This year I will be voting for Dan Buriak and Rick Pratt for Hightstown town council. They are the kind of people we need to bring a positive change to Hightstown. Two years ago my husband and I, and our two daughters, moved here from Plainfield in Union…
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Patten anything but ‘silent’
Letter to the editor To the editor: Those who suggest change is necessary on the Hightstown council should carefully consider the role Bob Patten has played on the council for the past three years. Bob’s recent pivotal vote on the GPU property question, after researching the total situation, assessing the current economy and listening to…
